Texas § FA.9.003 - FILING DEADLINES
Full text of Texas The Texas Constitution § FA.9.003 — FILING DEADLINES, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ FA.9.003. FILING DEADLINES
FILING DEADLINES. (a) A suit to enforce the division of tangible personal property in existence at the time of the decree of divorce or annulment must be filed before the second anniversary of the date the decree was signed or becomes final after appeal, whichever date is later, or the suit is barred. (b) A suit to enforce the division of future property not in existence at the time of the original decree must be filed before the second anniversary of the date the right to the property matures or accrues or the decree becomes final, whichever date is later, or the suit is barred. Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 7, Sec. 1, eff. April 17, 1997.
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas § FA.9.003
What does The Texas Constitution § FA.9.003 cover?
Section FA.9.003 ("FILING DEADLINES") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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